“A Clinical Study on The Efficacy of Homoeopathic Medicines in The Treatment of Primary Insomnia – A Pilot Study”

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to assess homeopathy's efficacy in treating primary insomnia.
Methodology: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study lasting 6 weeks was conducted. The study was carried out at the OPD (Outpatient department). The study was conducted on 30 patients split into a placebo category with 15 patients and a treatment category with 15 patients. Patients received constitutional homeopathic medicine with prescribed remedial measures every 15 days in the required potency. The placebo group received an unmedicated vehicle with remedial measures. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale was utilized to assess pre- and post treatment scores.
Results: The p-value of 0.001 for treatment group and 0.02 for placebo group suggest that changes observed in treatment group are statistically more significant than in placebo category. Additionally, mean difference percentage in the experimental group is substantially higher than in placebo group, indicating a potentially more effective treatment or intervention in the experimental group.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that constitutional homeopathic medicine, when prescribed in required potency, has a positive effect on symptoms of primary insomnia. However, further prospective research studies including larger sample size are suggested to scientifically validate these results.